How To Fix /RPM/UI_MESSAGES017 - You cannot delete inherited authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You cannot delete inherited authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/UI_MESSAGES017 - You cannot delete inherited authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/UI_MESSAGES017 indicates that you are attempting to delete inherited authorizations from a role or user profile that cannot be removed because they are inherited from a higher-level role or profile. This is a common scenario in role-based access control systems where permissions are structured hierarchically.
  Cause:
  
  Inherited Authorizations: The authorizations you are trying to delete are not directly assigned to the user or role but are inherited from a parent role or profile.
  Role Structure: The role you are working with is part of a role hierarchy, and the authorizations are inherited from a higher-level role.
  System Restrictions: SAP enforces certain restrictions to maintain the integrity of the authorization model, preventing the deletion of inherited permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Role Hierarchy: Check the role hierarchy to identify where the inherited authorizations are coming from. You can do this by examining the parent roles assigned to the role in question.
  Modify Parent Role: If you need to remove the inherited authorizations, you will have to modify the parent role from which the authorizations are inherited. This may involve removing or adjusting the authorizations in the parent role.
  Create a Custom Role: If you need specific authorizations without the inherited ones, consider creating a custom role that includes only the desired authorizations.
  Use Transaction PFCG: Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations. You can navigate to the role in question and check the "Authorizations" tab to see the inherited authorizations and their sources.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security guidelines for best practices on managing roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Role Management: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with concepts like role inheritance, composite roles, and single roles.
  Authorization Objects: Learn about authorization objects and how they define the permissions within roles.
  SAP Security: Consider training or resources on SAP security and authorization management to better understand how to manage roles effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to role management and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your authorizations effectively.